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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
QFC Tournament 708 Round 3
Date: Dec 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Cormier misses with an uppercut.
Cormier missing with a left hand there. Romero was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cormier takes a swing at Romero's ribcage but misses.
Cormier misses with a straight left.
Cormier smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Romero takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#ROC#
Romero is rocked!
BAM! Cormier delivers a spinning backfist that drops Romero like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Jon Cormier!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 708 Round 2
Date: Dec 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Romero swings for the body but Cook moves out of range.
Romero with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cook connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cook lands a jab to the nose.
Joel Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romero tries a head kick but it misses.
Cook uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Romero throws a head kick that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Cook misses.
Romero throws a combination that misses
enabling Cook to counter with a crisp jab.
Romero takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Romero tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cook defends well and Romero ends up having to push Cook into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cook goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cook ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cook connects with a body shot that sends Romero's belly button to the back.
No joy there for Cook, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T1#
Cook misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#TD#
Romero shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cook's guard.
Romero is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Romero prevents Cook from getting back to his feet.
Cook keeping full guard, as Romero tries to pass.
Cook wants to stand but Romero is controlling the position. #ES2#
Cook uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Romero throws a body punch but Cook moves out of range. #TD#
Romero closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Romero lands in his opponent's guard.
Romero stops Cook from standing up. #T2#
Romero missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SU#
Cook is working an open guard so Romero takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Romero scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Romero taking a breather here.
Cook is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Romero asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB#
Romero has an Americana. Cook didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Romero is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Romero hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Joel Romero!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 708 Round 1
Date: Dec 08, 2016 |
#R1#
PercivalH stuffs the takedown.
PercivalH uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Joseph has time to react.
Joseph takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Joseph shoots for a double leg takedown but PercivalH sprawls well. He's pushed Joseph's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Joseph shoots in but PercivalH avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cory Joseph. That's going to take a lot out of him.
PercivalH connects with the punch.
Joseph fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Joseph with a lazy takedown attempt
and PercivalH counters with a nice uppercut.
PercivalH chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Joseph can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
PercivalH throws a body punch but Joseph moves out of range.
PercivalH just misses with a punch to the body.
Joseph wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL2#
PercivalH moves into the clinch.
PercivalH lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
PercivalH lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Joseph or not.
PercivalH doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1#
Joseph is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but PercivalH is keeping busy.
PercivalH lands a body shot in the clinch.
PercivalH lands an uppercut.
Joseph with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
PercivalH softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from PercivalH as the two fighters clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Joseph's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from PercivalH.
PercivalH tries to work over Joseph's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for PercivalH.
PercivalH lands a left hand that snaps the head of Joseph backwards.
A short uppercut from PercivalH.
PercivalH is leaning against Joseph and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Joseph is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from PercivalH.
Joseph's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
PercivalH lands a left hand.
#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
PercivalH keeps control of Joseph as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
PercivalH pushes Joseph back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, PercivalH scores with a nice short uppercut.
PercivalH working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
PercivalH struggles to land a body shot inside as Joseph controls his hands.
PercivalH lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from PercivalH.
PercivalH lands a left hand that snaps the head of Joseph backwards.
PercivalH prevents the takedown attempt.
PercivalH lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
PercivalH goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
PercivalH working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
PercivalH lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
PercivalH working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from PercivalH.
PercivalH is leaning against Joseph and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T3#
Joseph jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as PercivalH walks away with a smile on his face. Joseph gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
PercivalH throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
PercivalH stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
PercivalH clobbers Joseph with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Joseph takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CL2#
PercivalH pushes Joseph up against the cage in a clinch.
Joseph is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but PercivalH is defending well.
A right hand to the body from PercivalH.
PercivalH lands a right hand.
PercivalH lands a shoulder strike.
PercivalH prevents Joseph from breaking the clinch.
Good body shot from PercivalH.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
PercivalH gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Joseph.
Joseph tries to pull guard but PercivalH holds him up against the cage and eventually Joseph drops back down to his feet.
#T4#
PercivalH scores with a shoulder strike.
Joseph takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Joseph fails to land.
Joseph is trying to push PercivalH away but PercivalH has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
PercivalH lands an uppercut.
Joseph has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
PercivalH presses Joseph against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, PercivalH creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
PercivalH lands with a short head shot on the inside.
PercivalH presses Joseph against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
PercivalH lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short left from PercivalH.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
PercivalH goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
PercivalH lands with a light punch inside. #ROC2#
Joseph is rocked!
PercivalH scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oh Joseph is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
PercivalH lands a shot to the body.
PercivalH presses Joseph against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from PercivalH on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim PercivalH dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Joseph throws a leg kick but PercivalH sees it coming and moves out of range.
Joseph seems to have got his legs back now.
PercivalH bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Joseph's head backwards.#CL2#
PercivalH forces Joseph back against the cage and clinches.
PercivalH misses with a hook to the ribs.
Joseph takes a shot to the head.
PercivalH misses with a hook to the ribs.
PercivalH lands a left hand.
PercivalH lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from PercivalH.
PercivalH lands a shot to the body.
PercivalH lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
PercivalH lands an uppercut.
PercivalH pushes Joseph against the cage. PercivalH is working some dirty boxing. PercivalH pushes off with a quick right hook! Joseph goes down! Joseph tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! PercivalH moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim PercivalH!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 708 Round 1
Date: Dec 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Detuncq scoring well with a low kick there.
#TD#
Romero closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Detuncq did well to prevent Romero getting side control.
Detuncq tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Romero manages to move to mount!
#SU#
Romero gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
A nice combination there by Detuncq.
Romero pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Detuncq avoids the head kick by Romero.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romero throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Detuncq throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Detuncq throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Romero moves into the clinch.
Romero has Detuncq pressed against the cage, preventing Detuncq from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD#
Romero successfully pulls guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Romero is on top in guard.
#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SU#
Romero gets to his feet. Detuncq looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Detuncq throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Romero closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Romero pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Detuncq lands with a slapping head kick.
Romero blocks a head kick by Detuncq.
Romero is looking for a counter combo.
Detuncq misses the body punch #CL#
and Romero counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Romero. #BC#
Romero breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Romero tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#TD#
Romero closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Detuncq tries to kick Romero off but Romero keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Romero scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romero not doing much here.
Detuncq looks winded!#SU#
Romero decides to return to a standing position.
Detuncq misses with a head kick.
#TD#
Romero manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Detuncq on his heels. He'll look to pass Detuncq's guard now, I'm sure.
Detuncq wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Romero manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Romero takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Detuncq really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Romero. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Romero really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Romero is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Romero lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Romero working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Romero content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SU#
Romero decides to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joel Romero dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Detuncq misses with the combination.
Detuncq lands a jab-cross combination.
Detuncq throws a head kick that misses.
Detuncq misses with a jab, cross combination.
Detuncq scores with a head kick. Romero tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Detuncq misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Detuncq pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Joel Romero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Detuncq fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Romero checks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Detuncq showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Romero.
#TD#
Romero feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Detuncq is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Romero dives into side control.
Detuncq is breathing heavily.#T1##REVB#
Romero moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SU#
Romero stands up and beckons Detuncq to his feet. #TD#
Romero drives through with a takedown into Detuncq's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Romero is pushing down on Detuncq's leg trying to pass to half guard. Detuncq is fighting to maintain full guard but Romero has managed to sneak the leg through.
Romero moves into full mount! Detuncq won't be happy about that!
Romero sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2##SUB#
Detuncq is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Romero locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Detuncq is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joel Romero!
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